We Cannot Escape History

James M. McPherson, a professor of history at Princeton University, is the author of numerous books on the Civil War era, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Battle Cry of Freedom.

"This group of distinguished scholars, brought together by James McPherson, demonstrates the utility of looking at old problems anew. . . . "We Cannot Escape History" is a valuable book for students of American politics and the Civil War."--Wallace T. Hettle, Georgia Historical Quarterly "[A] briskly readable inspection of current concerns in the field [ranging] broadly from standard views of familiar topics to innovative explorations."--John Y. Simon, American Historical Review "[These essays] open many new perspectives on Lincoln's thoughts about slavery, nationalism, democracy, equality, war, and peace. . . . [A] fine set of essays."--Robert J. Havlik, H-Net Book Reviews